Legislative policy work for Children's Behavioral Health is now fully managed by New Futures and guided by a newly formed Children’s Behavioral Health Policy Advisory Committee. You can find more details about this policy work on the New Futures website here: New Futures Children's Behavioral Health Program.
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Download our 2020 policy priorities.
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Senate Bill 14
Passing SB 14 in 2019 was a top priority for supporting children with behavioral health needs. This bipartisan bill, sponsored by the Senate majority leader, takes a systemic approach to strengthening child welfare and making sure children and youth receive the right support services where and when they need them, guided by System of Care values and principles.
Read our summary of Senate Bill 14.